Category G Quiz

1. What is the primary directional control when moving forward to dock in freefall?

Legs (Category G outline)

2. What is the minimum break-off altitude for freefall in groups of five or fewer?

1,500 feet above planned deployment altitude (SIM Section 6-1.C)

3. What is the danger of entering a toggle turn too quickly?

Line twist (Category G outline)

4. What does a canopy do after completing a maximum input toggle turn?

Dives (Category G outline)

5. What are the three biggest dangers of a hard toggle turn near the ground?

Line twist, collision with jumpers, collision with the ground (Category G outline)

6. What are the first things to do in the event of a collision and entanglement with another jumper?

Check altitude, establish communication (SIM 5-1.H)

7. What is the most critical aspect of closing the main container equipped with a hand-deployed pilot chute?

Bridle routing and placement (packing lesson)

8. Why is it a bad idea to drag the harness and container system when stowing the lines?

Unnecessary wear on the three-ring release webbing and loops (Category G outline)

9. When velcro is used on the brake system, why is it a good idea to place your toggles back on the velcro after you land?

Covers the hook velcro, which can damage other components, prevents tangles (Category G outline)

10. Who may maintain a main parachute system?

FAA rigger (FAR 65.125.a.1)

11. Why is it bad to leave a parachute in the sun?

Ultraviolet rays degrade nylon. (Category G outline)

12. What damage could occur from storing a parachute for prolonged periods in a car during the summer?

Shorter life for AAD batteries, stow band degradation (Category G outline)

13. What happens to velcro touch fastener when it is used frequently?

Loses tackiness (Category G outline)

14. What happens to stiffened tuck flaps that are frequently used?

Distortion (Category G outline)

15. Who publishes and enforces rules regarding parachute packing and parachute maintenance?

FAA (rigger briefing)

16. What may result if recovering altitude (floating up) under a freefall formation?

Collision with formation, funnel (Category G outline)

17. What extra consideration is required when wearing an AAD near the open door of an aircraft or when climbing out?

AAD activation near the open door of an aircraft presents a dangerous situation. (Category G outline)

18. Why is it important to remain clear of the area directly above and below other jumpers in freefall?

Possibility of AAD activation or other accidental or unplanned pack opening (Category G outline)

19. Why is it important to maintain an automatic activation device to the manufacturer’s standards?

To improve their chances for correct operation, to help prevent premature AAD activations, to comply with the law (Category G outline)

20. What is the correct response to a canopy entanglement with another jumper below 1,000 feet if it appears the two canopies cannot be separated in time for a safe landing?

Deploy the reserve (may not be a safe option with an SOS system). (SIM Section 5-1.H)

21. Describe your procedure for landing in trees.

Face into the wind, prepare for PLF, flare to half brakes, protect face and under arms, wait for help. (SIM 5-1.F)

22. What does a tall cumulus cloud indicate?

Thunderstorms in the area (SIM Section 5-5)

23. What is the most dangerous part of an incoming front for aircraft and skydivers?

Thunderstorms in the gust front; rapid and significant changes in winds (SIM Section 5-5)

24. How does a canopy’s air speed, ground speed, and descent rate change with an increase in density altitude?

Each will increase (SIM Section 5-5)